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The collapse of arguably China's most decorated soccer club has provided a harsh wake-up call for the country's domestic league system, with pundits calling for a more rational and sustainable approach to revive the sport for good. Expected, yet still shocking, the disbanding of eight-time Chinese Super League (CSL) champion club Guangzhou FC, confirmed in a statement on Monday, has triggered mixed reactions from the sport's community, with fans lamenting the fall of the giant, while critics hail the end of the "big-spending" era of the Chinese leagues. ▲ Guangzhou FC, formerly known Evergrande, celebrates winning the 2013 AFC Champions League title under manager Marcello Lippi. The squad featured notable players like Elkeson and Luiz Muriqui of Brazil and Dario Leonardo Conca of Argentina. Xinhua The club, formerly known as Guangzhou Evergrande, announced on Monday that it had failed to pass the Chinese Football Association's financial review for entry into the 2025 seaso
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